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Armed robbery of Alliston bank triggers manhunt, police release photo

OPP cruiser light.
OPP cruiser light. File photo

Provincial police are investigating after they say a man used a gun to rob an Alliston, Ont., bank Tuesday afternoon.

Just after 1 p.m. police say the man, apparently armed with a gun, entered the financial institution and demanded cash from the teller.

After getting an undisclosed quantity of cash, officers say the man fled the scene.

There were no injuries as a result of the incident, police say.

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The man was wearing a Blue Jays hat, an orange traffic vest with a navy blue long-sleeve top, jeans and black Adidas running shoes.

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Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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